Junior Accountant

Job Overview

The Junior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounts payable/receivable and accounting operations of commercial and residential properties. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and flexible in their daily assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately code and enter invoices into Yardi accounting system, ensuring correct property allocation and approval workflows as well as GL and job cost coding
• Works with Accounts Payable manager and property accounting team to process weekly check runs
• Works with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies/disputes and W9/insurance compliance
• Works with all departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency of invoice payments
• Works with the legal department to ensure proper vendor insurance requirements
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash accounts to assess cash requirements, proper clearance of payments, monitor positive pay exceptions, etc.
• Maintain accounts payable filing system
• Maintain accurate rent rolls and lease data, ensuring consistency across leases, billing, and system records (late fees, pending renewals)
• Rent deposit processing
• Monitor daily cash receipts to ensure cash is posted daily including recording electronic wires and book transfers
• Research and resolve incoming and outgoing cash payment discrepancies or processing issues
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations timely and accurately
• Prepare and present variances to management as needed
• Support team for other general accounting items and projects as required
• Communicate effectively with various employees and management across the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field preferred
• Yardi experience preferred
• Strong accounting skills with in-depth knowledge of US GAAP preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office/Suite 
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Benefits

Compensation:
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential
- Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance
Career Development
- Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio
- Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth
Employee Perks (to name a few):
- Housing Discount
- Commuter Benefits
- Free Parking and EV charging
- Parental Leave Program
- Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration
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